I-485 Denial

[Camille Claudel 0]

 

I don't know anymore what i'll do right now, I'm having anxiety. I can't afford any fees and lawyers because my i-485 got denied marriage-based (U.S Citizen).  We filed our case since 2020 and it almost 2 and a half years now. 
The reason for denial are two reasons:
1. The petitioning sponsors 2021 Federal income tax return (by that time it wasnt available)
2. A  Form I-864 of the latest edition date from a qualifying joint sponsor. (it shouldnt be joint sponsor but just a sponsor, its just my husband can sponsor me)

We dont know how do the right way of cover letter for I-290B stating why our case should be reopen
We want to send a I-290B form to reopen our case.

 

[SteveInBostonI130 3,471]

1. Did you get any RFE's for the I-874 and tax returns?  If so, did you respond in time?

 

2. If there were no RFE's, did you take an updated I-864 to the interview? 

 

3. If no to 2, then did the interviewing officer give you a chance to submit the updated I-864?

[Chancy 6,243]

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[Boiler 45,740]

It may be cleaner to start from scratch. What are you adjusting from?

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

1 hour ago, Camille Claudel said:

 

I don't know anymore what i'll do right now, I'm having anxiety. I can't afford any fees and lawyers because my i-485 got denied marriage-based (U.S Citizen).  We filed our case since 2020 and it almost 2 and a half years now. 
The reason for denial are two reasons:
1. The petitioning sponsors 2021 Federal income tax return (by that time it wasnt available)
2. A  Form I-864 of the latest edition date from a qualifying joint sponsor. (it shouldnt be joint sponsor but just a sponsor, its just my husband can sponsor me)

We dont know how do the right way of cover letter for I-290B stating why our case should be reopen
We want to send a I-290B form to reopen our case.

 

It sounds like you either failed to respond to an RFE or your response was not sufficient.  If so, there is no recourse, imo, other than to refile another complete package asap.  

[Mike E 11,741]

1 hour ago, Camille Claudel said:

1. The petitioning sponsors 2021 Federal income tax return (by that time it wasnt available)
2. A  Form I-864

Wasn’t there an RFE before the denial?

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

Just now, Mike E said:

Wasn’t there an RFE before the denial?

My money says "Yes".

[Rocio0010 5,580]

1 hour ago, Camille Claudel said:

We dont know how do the right way of cover letter for I-290B stating why our case should be reopen
We want to send a I-290B form to reopen our case.

Usually reopening your case works when USCIS made a mistake that led to the denial, which doesn't seem to be the case. 

[belinda63 3,041]

Since there is no mention of an interview I concur with the others and it was either an RFE that was not answered or incompletely answered. Just refile.

[SalishSea 17,970]

5 hours ago, Camille Claudel said:

 

I don't know anymore what i'll do right now, I'm having anxiety. I can't afford any fees and lawyers because my i-485 got denied marriage-based (U.S Citizen).  We filed our case since 2020 and it almost 2 and a half years now. 
The reason for denial are two reasons:
1. The petitioning sponsors 2021 Federal income tax return (by that time it wasnt available)
2. A  Form I-864 of the latest edition date from a qualifying joint sponsor. (it shouldnt be joint sponsor but just a sponsor, its just my husband can sponsor me)

We dont know how do the right way of cover letter for I-290B stating why our case should be reopen
We want to send a I-290B form to reopen our case.

 

USCIS won’t reopen it, because it was not their mistake.   Just refile.   You may benefit by having someone help you with the forms if they are difficult to understand.

[Family 4,065]

5 hours ago, Camille Claudel said:

1. The petitioning sponsors 2021 Federal income tax return (by that time it wasnt available)
2. A  Form I-864 of the latest edition date from a qualifying joint sponsor. (it shouldnt be joint sponsor but just a sponsor, its just my husband can sponsor me)

We dont know how do the right way of cover letter for I-290B stating why our case should be reopen
We want to send a I-290B form to reopen our case

Don’t worry about the cover page, that can be a simple Letter detailing what is being included …so complete financials : 2021 and 2022 Tax Returns and IRS transcripts and W-2s along with current paystub and Employment Verification Letter for your husband/ Sponsor.

 

Mark both Motion  to re open and Motion to reconsider on the form and make whatever statement you want as an addendum to the form. 
For example ask that qualifying income documentation be considered now as it is new evidence you were unable to timely provide previously. The Petitioner/ Sponsor’s job is stable and income well above poverty guidelines but for reasons beyond your control, you were unable to obtain documentation on time.

 

Give the I-290 B a shot ..you will know in a matter of weeks if they will grant or you need to refile. I am inclined to say they will approve.